Does My New Hova-bator 1588 (Genesis) Temp need to be adjusted?

[Lavendise]

Two weeks ago I purchased a well reviewed Hova-Bator 1588 Genesis. Prior to that for the past few months I have been using the Mini Advance Brinsea that hold 7 eggs.
From what I have been reading here on BYC the correct incubating temp for chicken eggs is around 99.6. This is the temp that my Brinsea Incubator has been functioning at. And very well, I might add.
Then I got the bug. I had to incubate more eggs. More than 7. So I researched the BYC reviews and decided to go with the Genesis for time until I can save up and get another larger Brinsea.
I am somewhat confused that the Genesis 1588 is factory set for 100 degrees for the chicken eggs.
When I checked the temp an hour ago, it was reading 100.6
I am worried that the 40 eggs I have in this new incubator are cooking instead of incubating.
Should I try to lower the temp on this new machine? Is the temp set higher because it is made of Styrofoam?
I have not bought an auto turning yet for the eggs. So I do open the Genesis 1588 twice a day to hand turn the eggs. I know this drops the temp for a short period. But, Still, I am worried that this new incubator is running a bit hotter than the 99.6 that seems to be the most frequent number quoted for chicken eggs.
The machine does have a fan circulating the air. It is not a still air version which I understand, does run at a higher temp.
I would like some advice. Should I try to lower the temp or leave it alone as the factory set it? I am very new to incubation. This is my third hatch but it was with the mini Brinsea which gave excellent results. Thanks everyone for your advice.

 

[cameronfarm]

Two weeks ago I purchased a well reviewed Hova-Bator 1588 Genesis. Prior to that for the past few months I have been using the Mini Advance Brinsea that hold 7 eggs.
From what I have been reading here on BYC the correct incubating temp for chicken eggs is around 99.6. This is the temp that my Brinsea Incubator has been functioning at. And very well, I might add.
Then I got the bug. I had to incubate more eggs. More than 7. So I researched the BYC reviews and decided to go with the Genesis for time until I can save up and get another larger Brinsea.
I am somewhat confused that the Genesis 1588 is factory set for 100 degrees for the chicken eggs.
When I checked the temp an hour ago, it was reading 100.6
I am worried that the 40 eggs I have in this new incubator are cooking instead of incubating.
Should I try to lower the temp on this new machine? Is the temp set higher because it is made of Styrofoam?
I have not bought an auto turning yet for the eggs. So I do open the Genesis 1588 twice a day to hand turn the eggs. I know this drops the temp for a short period. But, Still, I am worried that this new incubator is running a bit hotter than the 99.6 that seems to be the most frequent number quoted for chicken eggs.
The machine does have a fan circulating the air. It is not a still air version which I understand, does run at a higher temp.
I would like some advice. Should I try to lower the temp or leave it alone as the factory set it? I am very new to incubation. This is my third hatch but it was with the mini Brinsea which gave excellent results. Thanks everyone for your advice.

I personally HATE electronic thermostats and digital thermometers / hygrometers. The instructions for your model can be found here:

https://www.gqfmfg.com/pdf/1588 Genesis TUV.pdf

It states it is factory set at "about 100 degrees" and that there is / will be a discrepancy between the thermometer reading and the thermostat and for your first hatch to let it go with the thermostat.

 

[Becca727]

When mine is set on the factory setting it runs just under 101. I decided to lower the temperature to my liking rather than possibly ruin my first hatch in it since I had two thermometers telling me it was too warm. However, lowering the temperature also became quite a chore.